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Here are some resources I believe you'll find valuable. This is by no means a comprehensive list. New sites appear almost everyday and some of these may disappear by the time you view this site. Appearance on this list does not indicate complete endorsement of all the contents of all the sites. When using a website as a source for information regarding alcohol or other drugs, be very careful about who/what organization is sponsoring the site. Some sites may contain inaccurate or biased information. If you know of any other related resources, please let me know via e-mail and I will post that information here.  Alcohol: Problems and Solutions: http://www2.potsdam.edu/alcohol-info Presents information on many aspects of alcohol and the general public as well as information specifically oriented towards college students. Topics includes: underage drinking, fetal alcohol syndrome, advertising, defining moderation and binge drinking, policy development and many other concerns. This site also presents insightful challenges to the standard prevention statistics and methodology. Alcohol and Your College Experience: http://www.factsontap.org Presents information on many aspects of alcohol and college students including tips for how to cut down on your drinking and a test to see if you drink too much. It includes information on alcohol including how it relates to: sexual experiences, effects on the body, determining your blood alcohol level and much more. There are updates on news events that are related to alcohol and college life as well. Alcohol Information and Education: http://www.lcb.state.pa.us/edu/ Offers tips on how to make wise choices, how to start local campaigns, how to prevent underage drinking and examples of how someone with an alcohol problem may act. Statistics on accidents and other issues related to alcohol use are also offered. There is an impairment chart that helps people realize their estimated intoxication level depending on their sex, weight, height and number of drinks consumed. American Council for Drug Education: http://www.acde.org Discusses the effects that different substances have on the body and their impact on relationships with others. This site contains tips for parents on how to talk to their children about substance use and how to notice if their child is using an illegal substance. This council is part of the Phoenix House program and offers information on substance abuse education and prevention. American Medical Association Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse: http://ww.ama-assn.org/special/aos/index.htm Lists policies on alcohol use, information on Alanon and Alateen, as well as facts on college life and consumption of alcohol. The site also provides information on the A.M.A. "A Matter of Degree" program for college students. BACCHUS Peer Education Network: http://www.bacchusgamma.org BACCHUS is an international association of college and university based alcohol abuse prevention and health education programs. BACCHUS offers a wide variety of educational videos, posters and pamphlets. Beer, Booze and Behavior: http://www.lasalle.edu/~chapman/assess.htm Informs students and others about opportunities for socialization and recreation other than drinking or other drug use. Information is specific for Lasalle University as well as other students. There are ideas for other things to do as well as how to confront people who drink and abuse the rights and properties of other people. Many links to sites of interest related to alcohol use and other issues are available. A virtual reality scenario allows you to plug in your personal statistics, then go through a drinking episode to estimate your blood alcohol level as you drink. Blood Alcohol Concentration: http://www.intox.com/wheel/drinkwheel.asp Simply insert your gender, size, number of drinks and period of time to estimate a BAL automatically. BRAD 21 Program: http://www.brad21.org Sponsored by the family and friends of Bradley McCue, a Michigan State student who died of alcohol poisoning on his twenty-first birthday. The purpose of this site is to educate young adults about the low risk use of alcohol and the effects that alcohol can have on others. Information describes: the effects of alcohol on the body, how to recognize the effects on yourself and others, how to encourage abstinence or low risk use, and how to determine when medical assistance is needed. Center for Science in the Public Interest: http://www.cspinet.org Offers a wide range of information including nutrition, jobs and alcohol. The site addresses issues related to alcohol use including advertisements and promotions. There are many links to other sites of interest and information on a special alcohol policy project that helps to reduce use. This site provides statistics proving that alcohol is the leading cause of premature deaths in the United States. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP): http://www.samsha.gov/csap Provides assistance to community projects concerning alcohol and other drugs. The goal of these projects is to give information that will build skills and competence rather than dependence. CSAP offers trainers for community support and assistance with project development. College Parents of America (CPA): http://collegeparents.org Designed to help parents prepare for their child’s college life including information ranging from getting financial help for tuition to finding links to different resources on combating high risk alcohol use by their child. There is excellent information for parents regarding talking to their students. Core Institute: http://www.siu.edu/departments/coreinst/public_html The Core Institute conducts an ongoing analysis of the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey administered throughout the country to college students, gauging their attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol and other drug use. Dr. Drew: http://www.drdrew.com Based around the popular MTV show "Loveline," this site offers information on a variety of issues from general health to sex and alcohol. There is an opportunity to ask Dr. Drew a question with his response found on the online forum. If you need to get help with any issue in particular, this site offers several resources for you. FACE Truth and Clarity in Alcohol: http://www.faceproject.org Provides information regarding FACE, a national non-profit organization that focuses specifically on alcohol issues. FACE conducts work in three areas: media development, training and national advocacy. FACE aims to reduce the risks related to alcohol sales and increase the safety factors related to alcohol consumption. Information on their research topics and findings as well as low risk consumption guidelines are detailed here. GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol): http://www.bacchusgamma.org GAMMA is a national effort designed to involve campus fraternity and sorority chapters in prevention activities. The program consists of an implementation manual, programming guide, posters and videos - all targeting Greek undergraduates. George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Public Health: http://www.promprac.gmu.edu The Center provides referral resources about campus policies, programs and research. The Center’s areas of expertise include college based prevention programming, health promotion and training. In cooperation with The Century Council, the Center distributes the "Promising Practices" publication, which describes numerous campus prevention programs. Had Enough: http://www.hadenough.org Focuses on students who have had enough with binge drinking and the effects that it has on campus life. It gives support for students who are trying to decrease binge drinking on college campuses. There is ample information about binge drinking and the effects it has on the drinker and those surrounding the drinker. Harvard School of Public Health: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas/ Provides statistics and research articles based on the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study, an ongoing survey of over 15,000 students at 140 four year colleges in 40 states. The CAS study examines high risk behaviors among college students such as episodic or binge drinking, smoking, illicit drug use, gun possession, violence, and other behavioral, social and health problems confronting today's college students. Healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov Provides information on diseases, nutrition, STDs, alcohol use and other issues. This site is a database for most health-related topics. There are links specialized for different age groups, gender and special populations all related to health issues. The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Development Center Inc.: http://www.edc.org/hec The Higher education Center is the US Department of Education’s national center to support campus alcohol and other drug education and prevention efforts. The Center supports the Network of Colleges and Universities Committed to the Elimination of Drug Abuse. Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues: http://www.iatf.org Provides tips to campus officials on how to implement a task force for leadership on health issues, residential life, student life, student government and many others. Also available is information on how to train campus leaders about alcohol and other drug issues. Join Together Online: http://www.jointogether.org Addresses efforts to reduce gun violence and substance abuse. There are news articles on each of these efforts as well as a photo gallery that shows real life consequences of violence. There is a quick search database for substance abuse and violence issues. The site also contains information regarding the "Demand Treatment" program which initiates the demand for treatment for addicts. Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol & Other Drug Problems: http://www.marininstitute.org Provides information to assist in confronting those who profit from alcohol sales and create harmful conditions to others. There is a schedule and registration information for training sessions provided by the organization on how to deal with these issues. Links to alcohol beverage sites, information on their advertisements and research findings can be viewed as well. Marin Institute on Prevention of Alcohol & Other Drug Problems: alcohol policy and industry database: http://www.andornot.com/marin Provides a database from the Marin Institute for research on the alcohol beverage industry, policies and prevention efforts. There is information from 1991-present available from a variety of sources. Monitoring the Future (MTF): http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/ Focuses on drug use and abuse with information on recent trends in use of alcohol and other drugs, links to related sites as well as data bases and copies of available press releases related to alcohol and drug use. It contains information on studies performed on the behaviors, attitudes and values of secondary and college students as well as other young adults in America. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): http://www.madd.org Supports those who have lost a loved one due to an alcohol related car crash. This is a nonprofit organization supported by mothers who are looking for solutions to impaired driving and underage drinking. Other information provided includes statistics for any zip code you wish to research, how to become a member, different programs offered and much more. National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse (CASA/ Columbia University): http://www.casacolumbia.org Provides research results on public opinion, program demonstrations, policy development and medical studies. CASA examines the social cost of alcohol and how it affects everyone around the user. There is an assessment of what helps and what doesn't during an intervention and also gives suggestions for those who are looking to get help for their problem. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: http://www.health.org Provides an information database as well as a quick fact page and an online forum. Through work with the Center for Substance Abuse and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides information on substance use. National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence: http://www.ncadd.org Attempts to eradicate the stigma of the disease of alcoholism and educates Americans on the disease nature of addiction. The site indicates how addiction is a disease that is not only avoidable but also treatable. It provides information on health and medical issues as well as information for both parents and students who need help to talk to each other about substance use. An online message board allows visitors of the site to ask Dr. Bob a question and receive an answer on the web page. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov Provides information on NIAAA research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and other alcohol-related problems. NIAAA is part of the National Institute of Health and provides information on all topics of alcohol use and abuse. Links to other sites and databases are provided in addition to the research information. National Intrafraternity Conference: http://www.nicindy.org Provides a variety of services to support and enhance the fraternity movement throughout the United States and Canada including: educational conferences; videotapes; workbooks and manuals; campus consultations. National Panhellenic Conference: http://www.npcwomen.org Provides information regarding NPC conferences, publications and services dedicated to the betterment of sorority life. Peer Outreach Programs. Partnership Against Violence: http://www.pavnet.org Provides information about violence and adolescents that are at risk. Information from seven different Federal agencies is provided. This site also allows violence prevention professionals to communicate through the PAVNET mail group. There is contact information available for those interested in sponsoring a program on violence prevention. Partnership for a Drug Free America: http://www.drugfreeamerica.org Aims to reduce the demand for illicit drugs in America through media communication. The site links to sites on prevention, treatment, mentoring, counseling, health, and teens. PREVLINE: Prevention Online: http://www.health.org Contains links to a variety of resources on drug use and abuse, as well as current statistics on the level of use in the United States. Information relevant to specific age groups and ethnic backgrounds is also available. Many resources can be located through this site. Prevention Research Institute, Inc. (PRI): http://www.askpri.org Provides information about the programs conducted by PRI. The goal of PRI is to reduce the incidence of alcohol and drug-related problems in the United States and other countries through a lifestyle related risk reduction program. Programs designed by PRI are designed to persuade resistant audiences to examine and change their attitudes and behaviors concerning alcohol and drug use. Promising Practices - Campus Alcohol Strategies: http://www.promprac.gmu.edu Presents education on elimination of alcohol and other drug abuse on college campuses. There is information on the consequences of use and how to help your campus. This site encourages students to think about their lifestyle and how to make healthy decisions. There is an online forum as well to discuss your concerns. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: http://www.rwjf.org Provides information regarding grants funded through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. These grants fund research for many areas including: tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs and mulit-use drugs. Information on treatment, prevention and enforcement are among the subjects that are detailed. Safe Campuses Now: http://www.uga.edu/~safe-campus Presents tips on how to be safe on your campus as well as general statistics regarding campus violence. This site focuses on University of Georgia issues but is appropriate for other students also. Safe Campuses Now is a crime prevention awareness and education program with the goal of preventing all crime involving college students both on and off campus. There is a crime alert resource page which informs visitors about recent crimes and the still-at-large criminals. Safety on Campus: http://www.campussafety.org Dedicated to assisting campus crime victims in the enforcement of their legal rights. This site informs students about how to be safe and have a successful college experience. Information for parents on how to deal with safety issues is also available. This group has influenced six major legislations all of which are detailed at this site. Crime statistics, safety tips, and bulletin information are also available through this site. TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) Health Communication: 600 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20037. http://www.gettips.com Using videotape, printed material, practice and examination, trained TIPS instructors certify participants in effective techniques to spot signs of intoxication and underage drinking, and impart the skills necessary to intervene to prevent alcohol abuse.  Dr. Jean Kilbourne Lordly and Dame Inc. 51 Church Street Boson, MA 02116. 617-482-3593. http://www.jeankilbourne.com Dr. Kilbourne writes and lectures on alcohol and cigarette advertising as well as advertising’s impact on eating disorders. She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and abroad and is a frequent guest on radio and television programs. Screaming with Pleasure Productions: Last Call PO Box 82, Williamsburg, MA 01096. 413-585-0633. Brian Smith and Bill Ross, professional actors, jugglers and comedians present an exciting, entertaining production using comedy, drama and vaudeville techniques to shed light on the problems of high risk alcohol and other drug consumption on the college campus. Will Keim Speaks: http://www.willkeim.com Will Keim is one of the top motivational speakers on the campus circuit today. His lectures and presentations focus on topics including sex, alcohol and other drugs, athletics, residential life, and orientation. An extensive list of his presentations, videos and books is available on his website.  TREATMENT AND RECOVERY Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org Provides information regarding Alcoholics Anonymous. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. There is information on how to identify a problem and how to get help. Since alcoholism affects all people around the alcoholic, information on how to attain help for them is also available. Al-Anon: http://www.al-anon.org Provides information about Al-Anon, a group organized to help the friends and family members of alcoholics to deal with their loved ones' problem. Information on how to get help, including meeting locations and how to attain literature on the topic. A link to the Alateen (Al Anon for teens) website is also available. American College Counseling Association: http://www.collegecounseling.org Provides information regarding ACCA which supports the practice of college counseling and promotes responsible professional practice to promote communication and exchange among college counselors. The ACCA leads different conferences in an effort to better the counseling services available on college campuses. Many links to other counseling services are found here as well as links to different publications. Hazeldon Foundation: http://www.hazeldon.org Provides information regarding Hazeldon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction. Hazeldon provides both residential and outpatient treatment for people of all ages, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professionals. Locations and further information on the treatment facility is listed here as well as. Moderation Management: http://www.moderation.org Provides moderation management information. This information is helpful for the "problem drinker" looking to reduce his/her consumption patterns. This information specifically addresses the needs of the the beginning stage problem drinker. Rational Recovery Center: http://www.rational.org In 1986, RR was established as an alternative choice to Alcoholics Anonymous. It is now considered a viable and widely available as an alternative to AA. Recovery Resources: http://www.recovery.org Lists different types of treatments available for people who have any type of addiction from alcoholism to overeating. There is online AA help and a recovery resources bookstore. Women for Sobriety http://www.womenforsobriety.org W.F.S. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women overcome alcoholisnm and other addictions. The "New Life" program helps achieve sobriety and sustain ongoing recovery.  ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK AmeriCorps: http://www.cns.gov/americorps Provides information about AmeriCorps programs. AmeriCorps participants teach children to read, help make neighborhoods safer, build affordable homes, and respond to natural disasters. Most AmeriCorps members serve with projects like Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross, and Boys and Girls Clubs, and many more local and national organizations. Information on how to get involved is available. Break Away: http://www.alternativebreaks.com Provides information about Alternative Spring Break programs. Alternative breaks are designed to give students an alternate choice for their school breaks rather than going to a resort or staying at home. Opportunities include travel and house building activities as well as environmental clean-up trips, all with the purpose of helping other communities and habitats. Break Away is designed to promote social awareness through service on local, regional, national and international levels. Global Volunteers: http://www.globalvolunteers.org Provides information regarding Global Volunteers, a private non-profit development organization with the goal of helping to establish a foundation for peace through mutual international understanding. Global Volunteers sends teams of volunteers to live and work with local people on human and economic development projects. Volunteers gain a genuine, firsthand understanding of how other people live day-to-day. Habitat for Humanity (Campus Chapters): http://www.habitat.org/CCYP/ Supports students who wish to take an alternative trip during school breaks through Habitat for Humanity. The trips consist of house building for those less fortunate and environmental trips for the restoration of different habitats. Members make a difference for many families and individuals that would otherwise not have the opportunities they are given through this program. Peace Corps: http://www.peacecorps.gov/home.html Provides information about the Peace Corps which works to bring clean water to communities, teach children, help start new small businesses, and stop the spread of AIDS. The volunteers work to develop different countries while getting a better understanding of other cultures and giving those cultures a better understanding of Americans. 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